Collection Highlights
Portrait of an Unidentified Woman
ca. 1700-1725
1952.80
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Watch chain
Object name
Watch chain
Date
1800-1880
Medium
Hair, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 12 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 30.5 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description
Hairwork watch chain with goose neck clasp and eye fittings, adjustable charm holder at the center; the hair is woven in a tubular fashion, the hook element is in the form of a serpent.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number
1941.57
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.